Pet Boarding Wheeling
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“Love Lauren and her family! She is so good at sending daily photo updates and letting us know what is happening right away. I trust her with my pup 100% and will continue to ask her to take care of him in the future!”
About: I’ve been a hands-on dog owner for the past 5 years and currently have a Labrador Retriever, so I understand the daily care, attention, and love dogs need to thrive. Through raising my own dog, I’ve gained experience with feeding routines, walks, playtime, basic training reinforcement, and recognizing changes in behavior or mood. In addition, I’ve pet sat a puppy for two weeks, providing consistent care, supervision, and plenty of patience during an important developmental stage. I’m comfortable following specific instructions and routines to make sure each pet feels safe, happy, and well cared for while their owner is away. Pet care is a regular part of my daily and weekly routine. I structure my schedule around feeding times, walks, play sessions, and rest periods to ensure pets feel comfortable and secure. Since I already care for my own dog, adding another pet into my routine is seamless, and I make sure each pet receives individualized attention and care. When caring for pets in my home, I focus on maintaining a safe, calm, and loving environment. I follow each pet’s usual routine for feeding, walks, potty breaks, playtime, and rest so they feel comfortable and at home. I provide plenty of supervision, exercise, and affection, and I make sure pets are introduced slowly and safely if needed. Clean water, a tidy space, and regular updates to owners are always a priority.
“We had such a wonderful experience, this was our second time leaving Korra with Kim, and once again she was amazing. She took excellent care of Korra, and her communication was great, which gave us complete peace of mind. Kim truly went above and beyond; she even got Korra a Christmas gift, which meant so much to us. We’re incredibly grateful and would absolutely book with her again. Highly recommend!”
About: I've taken care of dogs pretty much non-stop since 2003. I take the welfare of any animal very seriously and promise to be attentive to all your pet's needs. My #1 goal is your peace of mind while away from your fur kids or any other animal family members. I'm retired and working part-time. A job that involves caring for animals is by far my preferred option, and making sure I'm available to devote my full attention to pet care is very important to me. If I were lucky enough for you to entrust your pet(s) to my care, he, she, or they would be my #1 priority. I pay close attention to the welfare of any pets entrusted to my care, including my own, of course. They're always the center of attention, and I am always focused on being responsive to their needs.
“First time having Livia and Matthew take our pups overnight. Was really happy to see how they engaged with the pups, gave us status updates, and followed through by discussing their stay when we picked them up. When something out of the ordinary came up, they texted to confirm in order to get To understand the pups better. We strongly recommend them and will be using their services in the future. Thank you Livia and Matthew.”
“Kelly was fantastic with my LuLu! She has some anxiety being in new places and does not get along with other cats but Kelly was able to make accommodations and was so patient with her.”
About: Family household so your pet will receive lots of attention. We also have a dog of our own that is very friendly and enjoys playmates. I’m home a lot of the day so I have plenty of time to care for your pets. I also have a very friendly golden retriever in the home who enjoys the company of other dogs. We have large fenced in yard and plenty of space for dog crate if needed. Will be available for frequent potty breaks and daily walks
About: Growing up, my mother would buy and sell dogs. It was quite traumatic. I vowed to be better than her. I've had my dog Odin for 8 years, and I will happily care for your pet as well. Fortunately, my trauma is your gain. I'm well versed on most dog breeds and I know how to research breeds if something comes up. You can sit back and relax because my care for your dog will be the best. My commute is only 15mins away. So I take care of the dogs in the morning, then I care for them again on my lunch break. Then again after work and throughout the night with my own dog, Odin. I have several dog beds and comfy spaces for them to rest. I have a zone in my home that is for dogs only. They can grab a toy from the toy box or they can look out the balcony window as shades are always open for your pupper!
“Definitely coming back if I ever need a sitter again! There were so great with our furbaby and communicating and sending pictures, she had so much fun I think she was a little sad to leave. 10/10”
“We can tell our pup had a great time staying with Merrick! He was very communicative, sent pictures every day, and we could tell, cared very much about the comfort of our pooch. We definitely would book again and highly recommend”
“Maggie and her family were wonderful with my dog! She kept me updated with photos and I could tell my dog was happy and well cared for. My dog was treated like their own family! I will definitely be booking again.”
“My Tuffy had the best experience here! Julia is a so kind and caring! She loves her visitors like they are her own pets! Sends me pictures and updates and my girl was so so happy! Will definitely be a returning customer! Super communicative and such a great person! We will be back! 🐾”
“Obi seemed to really enjoy his stay with Brian! Obi is sensitive, so he will get sick from separation anxiety after I pick him up from a stay or he will be very clingy. He’s been completely normal since I’ve picked him up and he is doing perfectly fine! Brian provided me updates daily that eased my own separation anxiety. Thank you, Brian!”
“Claire took such good care of Grampa. Our guy is the sweetest peanut, but needs calm intentional attention especially in new environments due to early life trauma and (managed) separation anxiety. Claire was incredible at assuaging my concerns and helping me feel confident in trusting her. And Sushi was such a sweet little companion who Claire also clearly takes such loving care of with lots of training and support. Our guy was excited to see me when I picked him up but I’m no way was he pulling away from Claire’s home which is a huge sign for how comfortable he became in just 24 hours. Thank you thank you, Claire, for loving our buddy!”
“Kasia is amazing!!! Great house, and the yard was awesome! Kasia is easy to work with, is happy to help make the stay everything it can be all the while being sensitive to our Murphy’s issues. She will be our go to going forward, we can’t say enough good things about her.”
“As always, Joe is excellent. He loves dogs, he is great with dogs, our dog loves him and Penny and Luna. He is also very accommodating and helped us on a short notice.”
About: I got my first dog in May of 2024 and he has changed my life. There were qualities that I know I had, but to get to see them in action made me really proud of myself. I’m really patient and that was definitely tested when he was a puppy, but I made it through and I’d 100% do it again and again. Same goes with senior dogs, I know they need a bit more attention and I’m here to give that. We have a really calm environment and a lot of windows so when their not outside they can still see what’s going on. I believe I have everything to take care of a dog, but each dogs needs are different and I want to learn them. I’m currently only working part-time, about 15 hours a week, so I have plenty of free time to spend with them, play, sit outside, walk, etc. My own doggy pretty much just does everything with me, so I’d treat them the same. I have a fenced yard and also a tie-out rope for extra security if needed. I have a large crate that my dog sleeps in some nights, but he also sleeps in my room, so the crate is available if needed. I have three floors for them to run up and down, and a tie-out on the porch so they can sit by me while I read or roam the front yard.
“This was our first time our 6 year old dog, Kona, stayed over at another dog sitter's home. Our dog is anxious and slow to warm up to people. Jeff and Ron were very warm, welcoming, and patient with Kona. We received regular updates and pictures. Our dog was in good spirits when we picked him up. We will definitely contact Jeff and Ron in the future!”
“Lyn and family took such great care of our dog while we went on vacation. I appreciated them keeping us in the loop as to how she was doing. It was nice to know she was in good hands.”
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Wheeling is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Wheeling
Yoshi loved his stay with Jessica. She handles all Yoshi’s antics with patience and grace and gave him lots of love. Yoshi also has a lot of energy as a puppy and they gave him plenty of exercise and play. Thank you for taking care of our baby so well and allowed us to have a worry-free vacation.
Michael and Janet took wonderful care of our dog, DooBoo, while we were traveling in Las Vegas. They sent us photo updates and kept us posted, which gave us real peace of mind while we were away. DooBoo can be a little shy around other dogs, but he is very friendly with people — and he clearly felt comfortable and safe with them, especially staying close to Janet. He came home happy and relaxed. Thank you both so much for treating DooBoo like your own. We truly appreciate it and would absolutely love to book with Michael again. Highly recommend!
We are so grateful for Balaji and his utmost care during our dog Chucky’s stay. He was very well taken care of and we were kept up to date everyday while we were away, which we appreciated a lot. Chucky has enjoyed his time here and I recommend Balaji as a dog sitter to everyone looking for an experienced sitter who truly cares about dogs.
Cindy and her family took such good care of Aslan this past week! They so graciously accepted Aslan even when they had just gotten a brand new puppy, so Aslan got to play big brother for a whole week! Cindy sent me so many pictures and videos everyday! I picked up a very happy and tired pup at the end of our trip! Great family to trust with your dog!!
Ekaterina took wonderful care of our cat for over a week. She sent frequent pictures & little videos which showed me Nelly was relaxed and content at her home. She is a sweet woman with a soft touch that cats will respond well to. I highly recommend Ekaterina for cat sitting and I definitely plan to use her again in the future. :)
Joanna and her family were absolutely amazing with our boy. We could see their passion for dogs and caring for them, right away. We were away for a week and while we missed Sarge very much, we were at great ease with the care he recieved. Sarge got along great with their two absolutely adorable dogs. We were very impressed with the pictures and daily updates. We will 100% rebook with Joanna. Highly recommend! 🐾
Julie is amazing! We’ve used her twice now, and our dog has come home completely content, relaxed, and clearly very well cared for. Julie is reliable, communicates throughout the stay, and has such a loving presence that our pup certainly feels comfortable with her right away. It’s such a relief knowing he’s with someone who treats him like family. We’re so grateful to have found her and will absolutely book with her again. HIGHLY recommend.
Maria and her boyfriend were wonderful! Luna loved them right away and made herself comfortable in their place. I got several pictures and videos every day, which helped calm my anxiety as this is the first time Luna had ever been watched by someone other than family. They were very responsive and took Luna on many walks and many trips to the dog park each day. Luna was clearly very happy and comfortable with them. Would definitely board with Maria again!
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Wheeling is $44 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $28 and $60 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
There are 5,322 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Wheeling. About 91% of Wheeling sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in IL ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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